Trademark Agent Examination Prep Course - Fall 2020
August 28 - November 13, 2020
Held on August 28 - November 13, 2020
The IPIC Trademark Exam Prep Course is an in-depth program intended to prepare candidates for the Canadian Trademark Agent Examination.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
Curriculum
The curriculum will cover topics tested in the exam:
- Pre-advertisement issues corresponding to PART A of the Exam including searching and availability, filing applications, responding to office actions, section 12(2) and 14 affidavits.
- Post-advertisement issues corresponding to PART B of the Exam including opposition proceedings, section 45 proceedings, licensing, assignments, renewals, infringement and passing off.
Format
The course is conducted online over 10 weeks and includes:
- comprehensive reading material
- weekly practice assignments reviewed by instructors
- simulated exam questions (Q&A)
- two webinars focused on case law
- discussion forum
A former Trademark Agent Examining Board member will offer guidance on preparing for and writing the Exam (to be presented in webinar format closer to the Exam – Fall 2020).
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Assignments
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Assignment Due Dates |
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UNIT 1 |
September 4 |
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UNIT 2 |
September 11 |
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UNIT 3 |
September 18 |
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UNIT 4 |
September 25 |
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UNIT 5 |
October 2 |
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UNIT 6 |
October 9 |
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UNIT 7 |
October 16 |
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UNIT 8 |
October 23 |
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UNIT 9 |
October 30 |
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UNIT 10 |
November 6 |
Is this course right for you?
The course is aimed at candidates who possess an understanding of:
- the basic principles of trademark law, including descriptiveness, distinctiveness, confusion, and entitlement;
- the trademark process from filing to registration and beyond, including exposure to office actions involving technical and substantive objections, and to assignments and licensing;
- opposition and summary non-use cancellation proceedings, including exposure to opposition pleadings and evidence.
Testimonials
Tuition
IPIC Member: $1,200 plus applicable tax
Non-Member: $1,500 plus applicable tax
Continuing Professional Development
This program may be eligible for up to 22 substantive hours: 2 hours per completed assignment and 1 hour per case law webinar
| Hours | |
| Law Society of Ontario | 9 |
| Law Society of British Columbia | 22 |
| Law Society of Saskatchewan** | – |
| Law Society of Manitoba | 22 |
| Law Society of Alberta | 22 |
** An application for accreditation of the session will be submitted upon request by a participant
EXAM
On June 26, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office published a notice on their website advising the Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination would take place on November 24, 2020.
In consideration of ongoing restrictions and physical distancing measures, the decision has been taken to proceed with the administration of the 2020 Trademark Agent Qualifying Examination electronically. In accordance with subsection 18(3) of Trademarks Regulations, the examination will take place online on November 24, 2020, for Part A and November 25, 2020, for Part B.
The exact nature and details of the electronic delivery will be communicated at a later date, well in advance of the exam sessions.
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Tuition
Enrollment is limited; should it become necessary to restrict the number of participants, preference will be given to those planning to sit for the 2020 Trademark Agent Examination.
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2020
Financial aid may be available for students whose tuition fees are not paid by an employer. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income. Please contact the IPIC office at admin@ipic.ca or 613-234-0516.
Cancellation Policy
A refund will be granted up to and including August 21, 2020 , less a $100 cancellation fee. Substitutions will be considered.
Trademark Agent Examination
Please contact CIPO directly at IC.CIPOAgentExams-OPICExamenAgent.IC@canada.ca for further information regarding the date and registration deadline of the 2020 Examination.
CIPO website: click here
Inquiries
For more information on the course:
admin@ipic.ca
613-234-0516